spaces between us (grayson Dolan)

ch.27 trouble

(Tessa POV)

We parked the car outside the club. It looked absolutely insane! Lights and music were pouring out of the windows and doors. You could practically feel the ground shaking from the volume and extremeness of the dancing and music. Nick was freaking out.

"Dude. This is such a stupid idea. It's got trouble written all over it. We should be at the bowling alley right now, right where my mom thinks we are, man!"

"C'mon Nick. You need to calm down and live a little bro. Just chill." said Brooks.
To be honest, I was actually kinda nervous. Doing something like this could get us in big trouble and not just with our parents. I especially didn't want Meghan and Kylie to get in trouble.

"Brooks, how are we even supposed to get in?" Nick wondered.

"Uh, the front door, dude. Duh." Brooks said stupidly.

"No. I mean how are WE supposed to get in?" Nick pointed at Meghan, Kylie, himself, and I.
"Incase you haven't been paying attention, you are the only one here who is actually legal to drink. The rest of us aren't 21 yet." he continued.

On and on, back and forth, Nick and Brooks argued. But in the end, Brooks won cause when he wants to do something, he's doing it.

Eventually, we figured out a plan that wasn't entirely idiotic.
Brooks would go in the main entrance. After successfully getting in, the rest of us would make our way to the back entrance. Brooks would cautiously make his way to the back door and let us in from the inside.

We did it. Every last one of us managed to get in that club and we were having a blast! Aware that none of us could drink unless Brooks gave us some alcohol, which could end in him getting arrested, none of us decided to drink. Nick was still on edge and so was I a little. I'm not normally the one to go out, lie to their parents about where they are going, and sneaking into clubs. But I guess I just did.

Meghan and I were dancing along to the loud music while Nick was off kissing Kylie in some corner. He wasn't usually a big fan of PDA, but I guess right now he is enjoying it. As for Brooks, I knew exactly where he was. At the bar, drinking the night away.

"This is so fun!" I shouted to Meghan who was still dancing next to me.

"I know. Who knew we would go to our first club this year!" She hollered back, trying to be heard over the booming music.
Our conversation was interrupted by some unfamiliar hands wrapping tightly around my waist.
'What the heck!'

"Hey baby, what's your name?" I heard a raspy voice slur in my ear, indicating this guy was drunk. I turned around to see a college aged guy who was way taller then me. He had medium skin, dirty blonde hair, and bright blue eyes. His face was very close to mine and I could smell the alcohol through his breath. I tried to get away by twisting out of his grip but that only made him tighten his hands.

"Let me go!" I screamed, wriggling under his presence. "help!"

All of a sudden I felt his arm no longer around me. I spun around to see him lying on the floor with Nick on top of him, throwing punches. I pulled him off the guy once I noticed how bloody the guy's face was.

"We're leaving right now!" Nick said fuming. People around us looked at us, starting to get suspicious.

"Agreed." I replied along with Meghan and Kylie who seemed alert.

"Let's find Brooks and get out of this place." Nick insisted.

We found Brooks leaning against a wall with a beer in one hand. Nick went up to him and dragged him out the door. Once in our car, Nick started it up and we were shocked at what time it was. 2:30 in the morning is what the clock read. Crap. If mom and dad are still awake... I can't even imagine how mad they will be. This is so unlike Nick and I. They will never trust us again!

After dropping off Meghan and Kylie , who hopefully didn't get in trouble, we made our way back to the house, dreading our return. Luckily, the lights were off which is always a good sign, right? I silently unlocked the front door and stepped inside, while Nick followed behind, dragging Brooks who was half passed out. As soon as we closed the door, the lights flew on and there before us stood our parents, Austin's parents, and Austin.

"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? WE HAVE BEEN UP ALL NIGHT WAITING FOR YOU TO GET HOME! WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU?" My mom yelled.

"We were out." Nick replied while looking down.

"Out wher- wait, is Brooks... DRUNK?" My dad shouted.

"I thought you guys were going bowling, yet you went out to a club? Is that where you guys went?" Mom continued yelling, probably waking up the whole neighborhood.
Nick and I reluctantly nodded our heads in reply, staring down at our feet.

"Austin, did you know about this?" Mrs. Richards asked Austin who stood there innocently.

"Well, yeah, I knew that Brooks wanted to go out but I thought they knew where they were going." Austin defended himself.

"It's not our fault mom, Brooks wouldn't take no for an answer. He didn't listen to us. We wanted to come home once we found out where we were going, but he was being stubborn." I pleaded. This was not our fault and we sure as hell shouldn't be getting the blame for this. Yeah, we could've not gone in, but it's not like we were just going to stay in the car for the whole time.

"We were planning on going to the bowling alley, but Brooks didn't want to do a "baby thing"." Nick followed up.

"You guys are only 16 and 17! How could you do this?" Mom continued to yell, obviously not taking what we had to say in.

"Sarah, don't blame them. It's not their fault! If it's anyone's fault it's Brooks'! He is getting a real talking to when he's able to think." Mrs. Richards assured and apologized to my mom.

"Fine. But you guys are grounded for 2 weeks! One more toe out of line and I will promise that the punishment will be far worse. Do you understand me?" My mom huffed, especially at me. She probably was talking about my career.

"Yes m'am." Nick and I mumbled.

"Good, go upstairs and get to bed, now!" She finished.

Wow. This was awful! How could we have been so stupid. Then again how could Brooks be so stupid? He must not have a brain. I hope Meghan and Kylie are ok! I swear, if she got in trouble, Brooks will have a lot of explaining to do for Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.

I went to bed with a headache, dreading the next 2 weeks.